Comments on: Real Estate’s Social Media Tidal Wave

By: real estate in carindale

real estate in carindale — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:36:43 +0000

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By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:21:34 +0000

Pat, I’ve worked with many realtors over the years and your description of the industry’s trend to adoption is completely on target. I have always found the RE industry as a whole an informative model. They truly are in the people market and the strategies and trends we see within their industry can provide useful data and learning points.

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By: Mark Bradley - Real Estate Web 2.0

Mark Bradley - Real Estate Web 2.0 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:42:34 +0000

Nice work Pat! What I like about your post is all the new ways that real estate professionals, etc. are using social media. With the new media explosion the social aspects of the current market place can be shared and expanded for personal growth and financial gain.

By: Bobby Carroll - Dakno Marketing

Bobby Carroll - Dakno Marketing — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:57:08 +0000

Having traversed our country live streaming RE Bar Camps, I tend to agree with Susie. I believe we still have a ways to go before we have reached the tipping point. Many areas remain entrenched in the “old ways”.

The aircraft analogy is an excellent one given the space and time it requires to “react” to change. Those agents who embrace the “new ways” of social media marketing are more nimble allowing them to listen and engage with a consumer with a far greater “reach”.

Susie, want to see change occur in your area? Plan an RE Bar Camp and be the leader who ushers in change.

By: Susie Blackmon

Susie Blackmon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:56:17 +0000

I’m scheduled to give a 15-minute social media ‘blurb’ at the November meeting of our local Board of Realtors. While I sense that a ‘few’ more people are interested in social media, I don’t think we are close to the tipping point here in the WNC mountains. Domus to the rescue.

By: Hilda Ramirez

Hilda Ramirez — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:54:26 +0000

As one of the organizers for REBarCamp Silicon Valley we set out to recruit a new group of “campers” to attend the event. The sooner we are all on the same page, not only will we improve dialogue between colleagues we will also raise the bar in the publics perception of our professionalism and approach. Developing the relatonship of the trusted advisor often takes months if not years to establish and Social Media is a great compliment to any marketing plan. BarCamp’s are a great example of how our industry is changing and adapting to the times. I’ve been accused of pulling people in to social media “kicking and screaming” but in the end they are all grateful. Let’s all reach one and teach one!

By: Julie Ziemelis

Julie Ziemelis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:45:36 +0000

The Tipping Point concept is a great analogy! Yes, we have gone beyond the “tech geeks” getting the concept now. Two of the participants at the REBarCampSV today were “older gentlemen” who were AMPED that they were there today, and both of them said, “I don’t want to be left behind”. Good for them and their foresight. I DO believe you are right about getting in now…its like buying Google stock before people understood search engine optimization!

By: Jason Berman

Jason Berman — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:39:37 +0000

Nice write up Pat. There are increasing numbers of real estate professionals jumping into this form of marketing, or better yet, this form of communicating. I still believe we have a long way to go before the nuances of effectively building a presence online are understood by many.

Believe me, I devote hours upon hours thinking & learning about conducting business online. I am far from an expert. The longer people wait, the further behind they will be when they finally get off the fence. It’s a journey my friend. ~ JB